Unit 1 Standards and Terminology 1
Introduction 1
Defining Networking Terms 3
Network Description Terms 3
Network Topology Terms 4
Network Protocol Terms 5
Networking Service Terms 5
Comparing File,Print,and Application Servers 6
Comparing CIient-Server and Peer-to-Peer Networks 6
Share-Level Security 8
Access Permissions 8
Comparing User-Level Security with Access Permissions 8
Comparing Connection-Oriented with Connectionless Communications 9
Connectionless Communications 9
Connection-Oriented Communications 9
Distinguishing between SLIP and PPP 9
Defining Communications at the OSI Model Levels 10
The Application,Presentation,and Session Layers 11
The Transport and Network Layers 11
The Date Link and Physical Layers 12
Defining the Media Used in IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.5 Standards 13
802.3:Ethernet 13
802.5:Token Ring 14
ODI 15
Understanding NDIS and Novell ODI Standards 15
NDIS 15
Unit 2 Planning 32
Selecting the Appropriate Media 33
Communication Technologles 33
Transmission Degradation 34
Types of Cable Media 35
Wireless Media 39
Selecting the Appropriate Topology 41
Bus Topology 41
Ring Topology 42
Star Topology 42
Selecting the Appropriate Protocols 43
Protocols and the Windows NT Networking Structure 45
The NetBEUI Protocol 45
The Internet Protocol Suite 46
The IPX/SPX Protocol Suite 47
The Apple Talk Protocol Suite 48
Selecting the Appropriate connectivity Devices 48
Repeaters 49
Bridges 49
Routers 50
Analog versus Digital Signaling 51
Selecting WAN Connection Services 51
Gateways 51
Brouters 51
Dial-up versus Leased Lines 52
Types of WAN Connection Services 52
Unit 3 Implementation 78
Choosing an Admtnistrative Plan 79
Network Configuration 79
Account Management 84
File and Printer Shares 87
Security Management 89
Performance Management 91
Backup Systems 92
Choosing a Disaster Recovery Plan 92
UPS Systems 93
Fault-Tolerant Disk Schemes 93
Redundant WAN Links 94
Installing and Configuring Multiple Network Adapters 95
Multi-homing Techmiques 96
Date Bus Architecture 97
Network Cabling and Connectors 97
Network Adapter Installation 97
Hardware Conflicts 98
Selecting the Appropriate Tools to Monitor Your Network 99
Universal Naming Convention 99
Implementing a NetBIOS Naming Scheme 99
NetBIOS Names 99
Protocol Analyzers 100
Performance Monltor 100
Unit 4 Troubleshooting 118
Identifying Common Communication Errors 119
Tools for Finding Errors 119
Common Sources of Communication Errors 121
Diagnosing and Resolving Common Connectivity Problems 124
Cable Problems 124
Connectivity Device Problems 125
Ethernet and Token Ring Connectivity Problems 126
NIC Problems 126
Resolving Broadcast Storms 127
Common Causes of Broadcast Storms 127
Tools for Resolving Broadcast Storms 128
Recognizing a Broadcast Storm 129
Identifying and Resolving Network Performance Problems 131
Common Sources of Network Performance Problems 132
Network Performance Troubleshooting Tools 132
Sources for Troubleshooting Information 135
Unit 5 Final Review 147
Appendix Study Question and Sample Test Answers 159
Glossary 203